/rɪˈkuːp/ (ri-KOOP)

Definitions

1. verb

to cut or shape something roughly, often to make it fit a particular shape or size

“The carpenter had to recoupe the wooden beam to fit it into the old doorframe.”

2. noun

a piece of something that has been cut or shaped roughly

“The recoupe of the wooden beam was difficult to work with due to its irregular shape.”